Details for Bell's Landing
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009528
Data
| Marker Number | 9528 |
| Atlas Number | 5039009528 |
| Marker Title | Bell's Landing |
| Index Entry | Bell's Landing |
| Address | |
| City | East Columbia |
| County | Brazoria |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 245819 |
| UTM Northing | 3226173 |
| Subject Codes | water topics |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Brazos and Front St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | Founded 1823 as Brazos River landing for Josiah H. Bell's plantation. Townsite of Marion laid out in 1824. Later named East Columbia. Army enlistment point and ferrying dock during Texas Revolution. Key river port and trade center during Republic of Texas days. (1965) |